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The electric power drill was invented in 1889 by Arthur James Arnot and William Blanch Brain of Melbourne, Australia. In 1917, Black & Decker patented the first pistol-grip trigger-switch electric power drill. That thing looks like it weighed a ton and was a wee bit top-heavy. Thankfully, we have much more efficient drills today. The […]

You basically have 3 choices of voltage: 12 volts – Best for general home use and normal DIY projects. These drills typically have a 3/8 inch chuck. A good 12V cordless drill/driver will have no problem driving 3-inch deck screws or boring holes with sharp spade-bits. 12V drills are not recommended for use with hole […]